Shown above is an example of the typical fighter pilot flying with the 8th or 9th AF out of England. The 1941 pattern, RAF life preserver, is worn over the B-10 jacket. The headgear is the C helmet with MK VIII goggles. B-3A gloves cover the hands and under the right arm are a pair of RAF designed Escape boots. The boots have a small pocket inside them that contains a knife. If a pilot was shot down in enemy territory, he would use the knife to cut the upper part of the boot off making it easier to walk home. The ANH-15 flight helmet is shown along with the B-8 goggles. For the most part the C helmet and A-11 helmet were worn the most. The scarf is cut from a piece of camouflage pattern parachute and shows up in many photos as well as the white silk material from the local parachute shop.